Españoles en Nueva York : Inmigrantes en la América anglosajona (1776- 1898)

Chronicle of a Dream Between Two Worlds: What led a group of Spaniards to exchange their family's destiny in Hispanic America for the Anglo-Saxon challenge of Manhattan? Two hundred and fifty years ago, as the thirteen colonies signed their declarations of independence in Philadelphia, a nation destined to change the world order was born. In that turbulent and fascinating scenario, Spain was not a mere spectator, but a decisive ally. But beyond military pacts and diplomacy, there is a vibrant and barely told human story: that of the men and women who made New York their own battleground and source of hope. In these pages, Miguel Ángel Hernández Fuentes rescues from oblivion the odyssey of a discreet yet influential colony. Through a narrative that combines academic rigor with a captivating storytelling style, the author introduces us to the pioneers who disembarked in a port of foreign language, faith, and culture: businessmen and workers who sought their fortune on the Hudson River docks; artists and writers who imprinted the city's verticality on the Spanish soul. Religious figures and journalists who fought to keep alive the cohesion of a community dissolved in the metropolis. Spaniards in New York is not just a history book; it is a map of intersecting identities and audacious projects. It is a portrait of those who, through their efforts and ideas, ensured that "Spanishness" had its own place on the map of the world's most important city. An essential work for understanding the roots of the Spanish presence in the United States and the origin of a bond that still defines the spirit of Manhattan today.